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A coffee question........

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Elvino Member posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 08:44 am
	Post Number: 565 Registered: 05-2008

Would I be able to buy a french coffee press in Negril?

The sure are a great way to brew fresh BM coffeee in the morning!

Even better than Timmies!!

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wit Member posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 08:54 am
	Post Number: 550 Registered: 12-2008

hmmm Timmy's yuk lol j/teasing you. I'm not a fan of Tims.

Here's what I did...I bought a grinder and then purchase beans. Does that help?

Sorry I'm not sure about Negril. I'm guessing maybe Mega Mart in MB may have such.

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Rastagirl777 Member posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 10:54 am
	Post Number: 1132 Registered: 02-2008

I have a grinder and French Press in my kitchen - like it better than the automatic drip. I brought my French Press from home but that's not to say you can't find it there.

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Sunnie / Sheri Member posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 01:35 pm
	Post Number: 1784 Registered: 12-2006

I never saw one during my shopping excursions. If you have room I would bring it. If not then just another excuse for a road trip. Could be a great adventure, something like Monty Python In Search for the Holy Frech Press ! I like it already.

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Elvino Member posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 01:42 pm
	Post Number: 566 Registered: 05-2008

Sunnie / Sheri on: Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 12:35 pm, wrote:
Monty Python In Search for the Holy Frech Press ! I like it already.

Not much of a quest......I'm just going to bring mine with me.....I guess I should bring a grinder too....hmmm maybe it could serve double duty.....lol....just seems simpler to me.

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CardBoardBox Member posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 06:55 pm
	Post Number: 507 Registered: 08-2006

A french press is (typically?) a metal framed glass container to hold hot water and coffee grounds, and a metal screen on a rod (there's a lid also) which pushes down through the mixture leaving the wet coffee grounds on the bottom, and above it is what you pour into your cup.

The glass container is very strong on the outside but shatters easier than an egg if you insert a metal spool INSIDE and hit the glass. Heartbeat used to supply them, and more than one FRAME I've found hidden in the cabinet.

They retail for 25 to 40 US in the US and I think I've seen one in an island shop. I've seen 3 inch diameter ones but about 4 or 5 inches is standard.

A burr grinder is preferred by some but those electric rotary choppers work okay. There is a basis for the expression "fresh ground coffee (beans)" and coffee lovers know it. :-)

skyjuice Member posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 08:23 pm
	Post Number: 242 Registered: 01-2009

They make camping french presses which are stainless steal. I also like an Italian coffee pot.

monk Member posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 10:11 pm
	Post Number: 3531 Registered: 03-2007

I left one of mine at Negril Escape.

I saw one at Selina's.

Norma's *used* to serve french press, then they got a godawful nescafe machine.

in my humble opinion it makes the best pot of coffee, drip machines just don't do JBM justice.

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Marblehead Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 06:47 am
	Post Number: 96 Registered: 11-2007

Brewing coffee is easy if you bring some Melita gear with you. They make a 16 oz mug/filter basket set that is cheap and what I use because I have to drink decaf. The only decaf I've ever seen is Nescafe so I bring my own. If your resort doesn't have an electric tea pot, you can find them down by the roundabout. HiLo has BM ground for drip.

Campmor has some French Press (Nissan) gear that would fit the bill, also. Search on coffee and you'll see choices. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Home_

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Rastapher Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 07:46 am
	Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2009

After Buying a coffee roaster and grabbing a lb of Mavis Banks Gr 1 Pea berry and masterfully roasting the green beans myself, I am drinking the most beautiful cup of coffee I've ever had.........................

oooooooooppppppppssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SisIrijah Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 08:20 am
	Post Number: 407 Registered: 11-2008

marblehead...that idea of the electric tea kettle is GREAT!!! i have been going nuts trying to figure out how to make my morning coffee as i get up very early...do you know the cost of one in negril? i also saw that melita one cup vibe online and am getting one. give thanks for the timely solutions.
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yetta Member posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 11:53 am
	Post Number: 1786 Registered: 12-2006

Unsure, but I would think you could find a French Press while there. Matter of fact, Negril was the first place that I ever saw a french press. We were at Country-Country 10-12 years ago and asked where the coffee pot was located. The maid showed up a electric tea pot and then the french press.

She had to literally show me how to use it! From that time on, been hooked. My husband doesn't like to fool with it here at home yet if I want a really good cup of coffee...FP indeed.

Marblehead Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 05:07 am
	Post Number: 97 Registered: 11-2007

SisIrijah on: Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 07:20 am, wrote:
i get up very early...do you know the cost of one in negril?

I think we found one for about $12US. I'm an early bird, too. I figured out the coffee gear solution by the time of my 3rd trip in '86. Got lazy at Blue Cave because they generally have the BM brewed by 6am. Can't have cafine anymore so I've had to rediscover my past.

Rastapher on: Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 06:46 am, wrote:
I am drinking the most beautiful cup of coffee I've ever had.........................

You're breaking my heart, Rastapher. Especially bitter as I sip my freshly brewed decaf! Whimper, whimper.

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Hooter Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 09:16 am
	Post Number: 62 Registered: 11-2008

Not sure where you can buy a French press but they French press the coffee at EvryTyme Cafe (red building used to be Barabuv) on the West End beach side just past MiYard :-)

It's good coffee too, nice new place sort of like a Starbucks and has free wifi set up so you can have a coffee and relax while you surf.

SisIrijah Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 12:20 pm
	Post Number: 408 Registered: 11-2008

i have 2 french presses...one of which is a mini...so i will bring the mini one and purchase an electric tea kettle when i reach. i am packing my grinder too...i am so looking forward to drinking true blue mountain coffee in the mornings.
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chigirl Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 12:30 pm
	Post Number: 162 Registered: 07-2006

Marblehead, I've gotten High Mountain De-caf at Hi-Lo

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melondale Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 11:49 pm
	Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2009

Elvino - You'll be there for a while before we get there but if you need us to bring a french press we can do that... we'd love to accommodate you if need be my brother!!!

Hey, I bought my "Jamaica" hat this weekend, now I'm set.

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monk Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 11:51 pm
	Post Number: 3549 Registered: 03-2007

Rastapher on: Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 07:46 am, wrote:
After Buying a coffee roaster and grabbing a lb of Mavis Banks Gr 1 Pea berry and masterfully roasting the green beans myself, I am drinking the most beautiful cup of coffee I've ever had.........................

look for idido misty valley. you will thank me.

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Elvino Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 06:22 am
	Post Number: 568 Registered: 05-2008

melondale on: Monday, November 02, 2009 - 11:49 pm, wrote:
if you need us to bring a french press we can do that... we'd love to accommodate you if need be my brother!!!

Thanks for the offer Mel but I have a press that I'll bring with me.........can't wait till I see your hat.....knowing you, it should be interesting...lol.

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English Dread less Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 03:04 pm
	Post Number: 45 Registered: 08-2006

You folks are on the right track. Years ago I wanted to take advantage of the Blue Mountain coffee and purchased an electric tea pot and a French Press and have been using both for years now in Negril. I take them back and forth with me. The tea pot I bought in a supermarket here in the US and the press came from Campmor but its clear plastic so no breakage worries, I no longer see it on the Campmor website.

I also bring an electric skillet, these items give me quite a useful kitchen!

monk Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 03:59 pm
	Post Number: 3556 Registered: 03-2007

a hint for those FP users- add the slightest dash of salt your cup. it will help open up the cup, the change is dramatic once you notice it. like a dash of water in a single malt.

there is an 'advanced' technique which also reaps some interesting cups- you don't plunge, you don't stir- you allow a 'crust' of coffee to form and remove that with two spoons. with a little practice you get it right off in one fell swoop.

interesting to try every now and then.

Sweetness Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:31 pm
	Post Number: 2071 Registered: 07-2006

always take my grinder and now I am spoiled to it no matter where I am home or home (lol). OK don't laugh but I use a camping style percolater metal pot with the little clear top bubble that lets me know when its done. Quick, low tech and delicious but I am sure kindergarden compared to the professionals (lol)

I have seen many a french press in Negril.
Ahhh nothing like JA coffee in the morning by the sea....

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